Office bikers

**wysper** · 13th October 2008, 17:47

Originally Posted by Jantar

Hair gets messed up? Buy a comb. It costs less than $1and fixes your hair in seconds.

If you're really worried, keep a couple of clean shirts and a good pair of trousers at work.

Commuting by bike isn't an issue, and if personal appearance is such a big issue that a comb and having office clothes at work can't fix then you're in the wrong job.

Right on. I used to leave a set of clothes at work, now it us just shoes as I am in a warehousing job and the dress code isn't quite so bad. Short hair now too helps.

Originally Posted by buellbabe

I get to work, shed the outer bike gear, fix my hair, put on the stiletto boots and I'm good to go in approx 5 mins.

No problemo...

Now buellbabe, you know very well that without photos it never happened.

**Oakie** · 13th October 2008, 18:52

Originally Posted by more_fasterer

+2. Fortunately my work's dress code is relaxed enough to allow jeans

We're pretty relaxed at work too. In fact I'm the only one that wears a tie. The only reason I wear a tie though is to stop those cold drafts that sneak down the back of your neck on a cold morning on the ride in. I guess you could say my ties are part of my bike gear as much as my work gear.

**icekiwi** · 13th October 2008, 19:17

Originally Posted by wysper

Now buellbabe, you know very well that without photos it never happened.

Well we have seen the photo's...
It did happeN....

Hope it happens again...

...

**wysper** · 13th October 2008, 20:41

Originally Posted by icekiwi

Well we have seen the photo's...
It did happeN....

Hope it happens again...

...

Now thats just cruel.
Then again, since I am a married man, perhaps it is best I don't see photos

**dwnundabkr** · 13th October 2008, 21:17

Originally Posted by wysper

Now thats just cruel.
Then again, since I am a married man, perhaps it is best I don't see photos

now i did not pass this on if the word gets out

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...1&d=1213923385

**wysper** · 14th October 2008, 07:33

Originally Posted by dwnundabkr

now i did not pass this on if the word gets out

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...1&d=1213923385

Don't worry, I won't dob you in

I can see why Ice wouldn't mind it happening again

**vifferman** · 14th October 2008, 07:57

Originally Posted by Slyer

Leaving work was a bit of a bitch though, have to put all the gear back on, wait and wait for the bike to warm up, attempt to ride and then leave to warm up again.

No you don't have to do that. In fact, you're being kinder to your engine if you start it up, put your gloves and helmet on, then ride off. As long as you don't rev the snot out of it till it's warmed up enough for the thermostat to open, it's actually better to ride it. The oil circulates better with the bike being ridden.

**Slyer** · 14th October 2008, 08:01

Yeah I'm sure I'll get the hang of it, learn to read the bike and know what she wants.

**Kwaka14** · 14th October 2008, 08:04

My suggestion is if you have to wear dress clothes then microfibre is your friend... crease free pants, shirts and suit jacket (if required).

**OutForADuck** · 14th October 2008, 08:35

Get changed there and back again to leave.... it takes like 5mins and you will save more than that on the commute.. means you don't have to worry about anything or travel in inappropriate gear

**vifferman** · 14th October 2008, 08:37

Originally Posted by Kwaka14

My suggestion is if you have to wear dress clothes then microfibre is your friend... crease free pants, shirts and suit jacket (if required).

True.

**imdying** · 14th October 2008, 09:08

I just leave a suit and some polished shoes at work for customer work, the rest of the time I kick around in old jeans and tshirts... sometimes I even wear a Yamaha Marlboro top covered in sponsor stickers, the anti smokers love it

It's getting pretty tatty now though, I'm starting to lose letters etc :'(

If anyone knows where to buy GP sponsor labelled gear, let me know!

**chubby** · 14th October 2008, 09:17

I can't add anymore to whats been said but I can reinforce what has been said.

I keep a suit at work (ok all I really need are the pants but the whole thing stays here), ride in a shirt and tie, otherwise its bike jacket, pants and boots and carry my shoes in my bag (aren't sissy bars great things).

As for the extra time to get changed? yes its true but thats the trade off against the cage and really we are only talking 5 minutes. I'd have more issues if I was to bring the bicycle to work.

Its not a tough task if you just think about what you need and the best way of getting it there. Leave the worry to the actual work.

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 14th October 2008, 09:27

I dont have to be suited and booted for work just smart casual. I have a locker at work so keep my shoes in there. I wear kevlar jeans or cordura waterproof pants over my work pants and a cordura jacket and boots. Have had no complaints about appearing creased. Dry your hair before you put your helmet on means no helmet hair issues.

Only problem I have is if it was a really wet ride in. My jacket drys out in the office, I hang my over pants up in the locker room and dry my helmet and boots before putting it in my locker. Usually end up putting wet gloves back on though.